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Historical events for
Monday, 22 July 2024

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  • Birth

    Gregor Mendel

    Áustria

    Austrian botanist, known as the father of modern genetics for his experiments with peas.

    † 6/1/1884
  • Birth

    Gerald Genta

    Suíça

    Gérald Genta, watch designer, creator of iconic models such as the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus.

    † 23/8/2011
  • Birth

    Oscar de la Renta

    EUA

    Dominican-American designer famous for his contributions to the world of fashion and his elegant dresses.

  • Birth

    Mireille Mathieu

    França

    French singer, known as the "Sparrow of Avignon", famous for her hits in French music.

  • Birth

    Danny Glover

    EUA

    American actor, famous for his roles in films such as "Lethal Weapon" and "The Color Purple."

  • Birth

    Al Di Meola

    EUA

    American jazz fusion guitarist known for his work with Return to Forever and as a solo artist.

  • Birth

    Willem Dafoe

    EUA

    American actor, known for his roles in "Platoon", "Spider-Man" and "The Lighthouse".

  • Birth

    Jaime Pacheco

    Portugal

    Portuguese football coach, former FC Porto and Sporting CP player.

  • Birth

    António Leitão

    António Leitão (born July 22, 1960, and died March 18, 2012) was a prominent Portuguese Olympic athlete. A specialist in long-distance running, he won the bronze medal in the 5000 meters at the Los Angeles Olympic Games (1984), etching his name in the history of Portuguese athletics.

    † 18/3/2012
  • Birth

    Emilio Butragueño

    Espanha

    Spanish footballer, known for his years with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

  • Birth

    Prince George Windsor

    Reino Unido

    British prince, son of Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton, third in line to the British throne.

  • History

    Defeat of Napoleon's army at Salamanca

    Salamanca, Espanha

    British forces, under the command of the Duke of Wellington, defeat Napoleon Bonaparte's army in Salamanca, Spain.

  • History

    Constitution of the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps

    Tancos, Portugal

    The Portuguese Expeditionary Corps (CEP) was created in Tancos, under the command of General Norton de Matos, which played a crucial role in the First World War, especially in the Battle of La Lys.

  • History

    "Time" report on Salazar

    Portugal

    “Time” publishes a report on Salazar and the Estado Novo dictatorship with the title “To what extent the best of Portugal is bad”. Distribution of the magazine in Portugal is prohibited, reflecting the strict censorship imposed by the regime.

  • History

    Integration of Equatorial Guinea into the CPLP

    CPLP

    Equatorial Guinea is accepted by consensus as a full member of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP), without there having been a vote. This event marked a significant expansion of the CPLP, reflecting the growing importance of the Portuguese language on a global level.

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    History

    Pi Approximation Day

    Global

    Mathematical celebration focused on approximating the value of Pi.

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    History

    World Brain Day

    Global

    Day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of brain health.

  • Sport

    Joaquim Agostinho is once again 3rd in the Tour de France

    França

    Cyclist Joaquim Agostinho is once again 3rd in the Tour de France, one of the greatest achievements in Portuguese cycling. Agostinho is remembered as one of Portugal's greatest cyclists, with a career marked by several notable achievements and achievements.

  • Sport

    Fernanda Ribeiro breaks the 5000 meter world record

    Hechtel, Bélgica

    Athlete Fernanda Ribeiro breaks the world record for the 5000 meters at the Meeting Hechtel1995, in Belgium. The previous record, which had stood since 1986, belonged to Norwegian Ingrid Kristiansen. This feat established Fernanda Ribeiro as one of the great distance athletes of her time.